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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Cambridge International Diploma Standard Level

MARK SCHEME for the October 2004 question paper

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

5163 Business Finance (Standard), maximum mark 100

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks. They do not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will be recorded in the published Report on the Examination .

All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated.

Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on the

Examination .

• CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.

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October 2004

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA

Standard Level

MARK SCHEME

MAXIMUM MARK: 100

PAPER: 5163

BUSINESS FINANCE

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You must attempt all of the following tasks

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1 (a) List and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of forming a private

[4]

Advantages - limited liability, additional capital, shared experiences etc.

Disadvantages - sharing of profits, loss of control etc.

1 mark for identification plus 1 mark for explanation (2 x 2 marks) = 4 marks

(b) Explain what is meant by ‘venture capitalists’ [2]

Independent investors who contribute capital to small and medium sized enterprises, often require a seat on the Board, often are risk-takers

(c)

Any two elements to attract award of 2 marks

Distinguish clearly between a ‘grant’ and ‘an annual subsidy’ [3]

Grant - a one off payment at the outset of the business - non-repayable

Subsidy - continuing payment often based on the performance of the enterprise

1 mark for a definition of each term with 1 extra mark if candidate makes an effort to draw a comparison

(d) (i) Explain why the firm has chosen to employ part-time workers rather than full-time workers [2]

Firms can save on costs - no need to pay employer's contributions - also workforce can be more closely linked to firms current requirements etc.

1 mark for identification plus 1 extra mark if reason is linked to costs offering temporary contracts of employment

Advantage - save on costs of employment

[2]

Disadvantage - higher labour turnover - need to recruit more frequently - add to costs

1 mark for each advantage/disadvantage listed

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(e) (i) Explain what is meant by the term ‘going public’ [1]

The firm is restructured as a Plc., the firm sells shares to the general public

[2]

Sale of shares via prospectus, private placing, offer for sale by tender etc.

1 mark per method listed (1 x 2 marks)

[Total 3 marks]

(f) Explain what is meant by the term ‘core business’

The original/initial/majority activity of the firm

1 mark for any clear definition

(g) (i) Explain what is meant by the term ‘take over bid’ majority shareholding in that organisation

[1]

1 mark for a reasonable definition

(ii) What might be the financial consequences if the firm attempted the take over bid [2]

Need to use up own financial resources to purchase shares - cost implications - firm obtains an instant increase in market share - more revenue

Firm has to take on the costs of the other firm - may lead to cash flow problems etc.

1 mark per implication identified [Total 3 marks]

[Total: 20]

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2 The Case Study refers to four external (PEST) factors that were likely to affect the future profitability of the firm

Explain how each of these factors could influence the financial viability of the firm

[3 x 4 = Total: 12]

1 mark for identifying/relating each factor to the PEST model e.g. tax reduction equals economic etc.

A further 2 marks per factor for explanation of how factor could influence the firm - the explanation must refer to changes in revenue and/or costs to attract a full award

3 The Balance Sheet provided was not accurate

Produce a revised Balance Sheet that represents a ‘true and fair view’ of the financial affairs of the firm [12]

Level 1 - Candidate identifies some errors/problems with the draft. The revised balance sheet still has errors [1 - 3 marks]

Level 2 - As Level 1 but all errors/problems have been identified. The revised balance sheet still has errors [4 - 6 marks]

Level 3 - As level 2 but revised balance sheet has correct structure - may well be slight errors in sub-totals [7 - 9 marks]

Level 4 - All errors corrected and balance sheet presented correctly with accurate format and totals [10 - 12 marks]

(For suggested solution see Appendix 1)

4 (a) Using all available evidence identify two internal and two external users of the financial records and books of account of AZ Ltd [4]

1 mark per user identified

Internal - Shareholders, managers, employees

External - Suppliers, government agencies, customers, bank these documents [2 x 4]

Allow up to 2 marks per user if explanation of use of document is clear and relevant e.g. Bank uses profit and loss account to assess viability and to produce credit rating. Government uses records to assess tax liability etc.

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5 (i) Explain the difference between the terms profit and contribution

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[4] only one item

Level 2 - Candidate provides accurate definition of both terms

[1 - 2 marks]

[3 - 4 marks]

(ii) Using the available evidence in Item B calculate the contribution for each of the activities of the firm [4 x 3] but relevance to contribution is not clear [1 - 2 marks]

Level 2 - Candidate demonstrates clear understanding of how to calculate contribution and produces accurate results [3 - 4 marks]

4 marks available for calculation of contribution for each activity of the firm

(For suggested solution see Appendix 2)

6 (a) Using your own examples, distinguish clearly between financial accounting and management accounting practices [8]

Level 1 - Candidate provides vague definitions of both terms - or defines only one term well [1 - 3 marks] examples are used to illustrate the terms [4 - 6 marks]

Level 3 - As Level 2 but candidate provides useful and relevant examples

Financial Accounting - process of recording business transactions to provide accurate accounts. Involves use of primary, secondary and final records

- provision of information and reports extracted from the financial accounts to aid the decision making process

(b) Identify and explain any two accounting principles.

1 mark for a mention of accounting principle up to 2 further marks for quality of explanation

[3 x 2]

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7 Using the information contained in Item C, produce a four month cash budget for AZ for the period Sept 31st 2004 to Jan 31st 2005 [14]

Level 1 - Some revenue and cost information used but no relevant structure for budget statement [1 - 4 marks]

Level 2 - The basic structure of budget is presented but many errors in cost and revenue calculations [5 - 8 marks]

Level 3 - As Level 2 but fewer errors in use of information and calculations

[9 marks]

Level 4 - As Level 3 but errors are reduced and at top and all totals correct

[12 marks]

(For suggested solution see Appendix 3)

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Appendix 1

Balance Sheet for AZ Ltd as at 30 Sep 2004 www.studyguide.pk

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Fixed Assets

Land & Buildings

Equipment at cost 4 800

2 400

Less Accumulated Depreciation 900 3 900

Fixtures 600

Current Assets

Stock 400

Debtors 360

Cash 60

820

Less Current Liabilities

Creditors 240

Corporation Tax 100

Proposed Dividend 120

Overdraft 50

510

Net Current Assets

Assets Employed

Long term Liabilities

10% Debentures

310

7 210

1 000

Financed by

Ordinary Shares 1600 @ $2

Share Premium

Preference Shares 400 @ $4

Profit & Loss Account

3 200

800

1 600

610

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Appendix 2

Contribution = Revenue - Variable Cost

Public Transport Services

Daily Revenue

Weekly Revenue

=

=

=

=

($280 x 40 x 15) + ($180 x 40 x 10)

$168 000 + $72 000

($168 000 x 5) + (72 000 x 2)

$840 000 + $144 000

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Weekly Costs - manpower =

=

Fuel =

=

($50 x 40 x 5) + ($55 x 40 x 2)

($10 000) + ($4 400)

($400 x 40 x 5) + ($300 x 40 x 2)

$80 000 + $24 000

Contribution = $984 000 - ($14 400 + $104 000)

Limousine Service

Daily Revenue = $250 x 12 = $3 000

Daily Costs =

=

Hire + Manpower + Fuel + Consumables

$80 + $50 + $20 + $10

= $160

Daily Contribution $3 000 - $160 = $2 840

Note: If candidate produces a calculation that shows weekly contribution, award marks appropriately.

Secure Storaqe Facilities

Revenue =

Costs - Staff =

$10 x 300 = $3 000

($20 x 3 x 5) + ($20 x 2 x 2)

= $300 $80

= $380

Sundry Cost = $60

Contribution per week =

=

$3 000 - ($380 + $60)

$3 020 - ($440)

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Opening Cash

Add Revenue

5 000

12 000

17 000

Less Labour 1 520

Expenses 240

Capital Purchases 4 000

Computer Systems

Handling Equipment

Closing Cash 11 240

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11 240

10 000

21 240

1 520

240

3 000

11 480

11 480

9 000

14 720

10 000

20 480

1 520

240

1 500

24 720

1 520

240

1 500

2 500 2 500

6 000

14 720 12 960

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